Senior Electrical Engineer

**Company Overview** Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a "Bridgestone West" strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries. **Business Unit** BAMG - Aiken ORR **Management Level** Individual Contributor **Job Category** Engineering & Science **Position Summary** We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer like you to join our team in our Aiken ORR plant. In the Senior Electrical Engineer position you will research, develop, design, test, and implement/install electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. As a Senior Professional, the selected candidate will apply advanced knowledge of a the job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex. **Responsibilities** + Modify existing equipment for continuous improvement / automation activities determined by department CFT + Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders + Manage contractors and maintenance technicians to support projects + Design, develop and oversee all aspects of electrical control systems in department + Work with equipment designers and vendors by providing clear communication and technical specifications for requests + Manage capital and expense budgets in-order to meet plant objectives + Strong work ethic and self-starter + Troubleshooting and programming PLC's **Skills:** + Proficient with Allen Bradley PLC's remote IO, HMI's and programming thru associated Rockwell software + Proficient in supporting production and maintenance thru modifications and troubleshooting of Allen Bradley PLC's + Proficient with Allen Bradley variable frequency and servo drives thru programming and troubleshooting + Proficient with industrial ethernet communication and machine network layout + Proficient with equipment safety thru hardware design / component selection, equipment risk assessment process and arc flash requirements per NFPA 70E **Minimum Qualifications** Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field. **At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be** We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need. **What we offer** At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality", for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you: + A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team. + The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship. + Corporate Social Responsibility activities. + A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment. + Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being. + A diverse and inclusive team. _Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law._ **Employment Eligibility** If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.